Frequently Asked Questions

Which iPhones does the iPhone Manual for Beginners cover?

The iPhone Manual for Beginners covers the following iPhones: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 and iPhone SE. For more technical people, the book covers all iPhones that can run iOS 12, 11, or 10, which is the newest iPhone software for Apple. The book goes over in the early chapters how to update whatever iPhone you have to the latest software version for free. For the iPhone X, Xs, and Xr, see the iPhone X Manual for Beginners.

Is the iPhone Manual for Beginners a text book, reference manual, or a guide?

The best way to describe it would be to call it a mix between a guide and a reference manual. The beginning chapters are more like a guide, as they teach you key terms and aspects of the iPhone that are essential to understand. It also addresses the most common questions people have about their iPhones, such as setting up an Apple ID, and what an Apple ID actually is. It is also a reference manual in the fact that at any time you can use the Table of Contents or Appendixes to look up exactly what you want to do.

I'm 65 years old and very new to cell phone technology. Will the iPhone Manual for Beginners help me with my iPhone?

Absolutely! This book was made for people who have never used an iPhone before. Even if you have never used a smartphone before, you will find this book very helpful. Everything is explained in very simple terms, and we explain EVERYTHING. Tasks are laid out for you in step by step instructions, and we include helpful illustrations to show you exactly what you are going to be doing on your screen. In fact, we designed the book so it would teach you intuitively. In other words, once you read it, you may naturally know how to do future tasks on your iPhone without having to look it up.

Is the iPhone Manual for Beginners in bookstores?

The iPhone Manual for Beginners is in select bookstores across the United States, Canada, and Australia. You can always order the book online through our website by clicking here.

Can I get the iPhone Manual for Beginners on my Kindle?

The iPhone Manual for Beginners is currently not available on Kindle or any e-reader. However, the iPad Manual for Beginners and Galaxy S8 Manual for Beginners are both available in the Amazon Kindle Store.